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Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, from the development of Jul 23, 2026

Newest development Jul 24, 2026 · 2 reportsForget riding off into the sunset, Patrick Kane wants to win with the Chicago Blackhawks once again

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Patrick Kane returning to Blackhawks with new two-year deal, team announces

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

  2. Names this update

    Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  3. Newest

    Forget riding off into the sunset, Patrick Kane wants to win with the Chicago Blackhawks once again

    Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Blackhawks Get Encouraging Patrick Kane Free Agency Prediction (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Chicago Blackhawks have received an encouraging prediction about a potential reunion with Patrick Kane.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Patrick Kane returning to Blackhawks with new two-year deal, team announces (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 19: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks is named the star of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after he scored a hat-trick and the Blackhawks defeat the Leafs 5-3 at United Center on February 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Showtime! Blackhawks bring back franchise legend Patrick Kane on a 2-year contract (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    He's back. One of the best Chicago Blackhawks players to ever don a Blackhawks sweater is returning to Chicago. The Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Patrick Kane on a two-year deal. The Blackhawks announced Thursday morning the team has agreed to terms with forward Patrick Kane on a two-…

  4. WGN Chicago

    Blackhawks bring back Patrick Kane on 2-year deal (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    CHICAGO — Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane is returning to the Madhouse on Madison on a two-year deal. According to the team, Kane has agreed on a two-year contract with a $8 million cap hit. The three-time Stanley Cup champion instantly gives the top 6 an offensive boost at right wing.

  5. Sun Times

    Blackhawks reunite with Patrick Kane, signing him to two-year contract (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Patrick Kane is coming home — to his adopted home, not his actual home. The Blackhawks franchise legend reunited with the Hawks on Thursday, signing a two-year contract that carries an $8 million salary…

  6. ABC 7 Chicago

    Patrick Kane returning to Chicago Blackhawks (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced Thursday.

  7. Fox2 Detroit

    Patrick Kane leaves Red Wings returning to Blackhawks in free agency (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    The 37-year-old forward played the last three seasons in Detroit, ranking fourth on the team in scoring last year with 16 goals and 41 assists.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.

  9. New York Post

    Patrick Kane returning to Blackhawks for possible NHL swan song (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    In a year full of negatives, Blackhawks fans finally have something to smile about Thursday.

  10. UPI

    Patrick Kane reunites with Chicago Blackhawks in $16 million deal (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Patrick Kane agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced Thursday. Kane initially joined the franchise in 2007.

  11. Fox News

    NHL's top American-born scorer Patrick Kane signs deal to return to Chicago Blackhawks (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Patrick Kane returns to the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year, $16 million deal after posting 57 points with Detroit last season in 67 games.

  12. WMUR

    Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, where he won 3 Stanley Cups in the 2010s (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team

  13. The Brunswick News

    3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on 2-year contract (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    CHICAGO — It’s showtime once again at the United Center. Right wing Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, returning to the team with which the future Hall of Famer spent his…

  14. Toledo Blade

    Patrick Kane leaves Red Wings, rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    CHICAGO — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.

  15. Fox32 Chicago

    Forget riding off into the sunset, Patrick Kane wants to win with the Chicago Blackhawks once again (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Patrick Kane is back. He plays for the Chicago Blackhawks again, and all feels right in the Chicago sports world. Even Kane can’t ignore the nostalgia. The No. 88 jerseys can freely populate the United Center as arguably the most popular Blackhawks player of all time energized the fan base by signin…

  16. Sun Times

    Patrick Kane determined to help Blackhawks' new generation make the playoffs (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Patrick Kane understands the nostalgia angle of his Blackhawks return runs deep.

  17. Objectivist

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